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Twenty years ago, Mariah Carey had a “Fantasy” that changed pop music forever

September 12, 2015

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September 12, 1995. The year was 1995. Mariah Carey was undoubtedly one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, and the 90s it-girl. She debuted in 1990, and already amassed eight #1 hits in just 5 short years. Not a year went by without her having a #1. She even released a Christmas album, in 1994, that yielded a new

1997·Featured·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ is Music’s Most Underrated Album

September 16, 1997. In September 1997, Mariah Carey released Butterfly, her self-described favorite and best album. Among her adoring fans, the #Lambily, it is widely considered the fan-favorite and best album as well, though some do differ in opinion. Still, Butterfly remains a sorely underrated classic in the grander scheme

Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)

In celebration of summer, the staff at THE 97 has compiled a playlist containing

No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House

After silencing doubters and naysayers with her 1992 “MTV Unplugged” show and

Lil’ Kim’s The Notorious K.I.M.: 15 Years Later

June 27, 2015

Featured·In Depth·Music·Then

“This album I get to show my creativity, my versatility” – Lil’ Kim, 2000 After the death of The Notorious BIG in early 1997, the legacy he was building was left hanging in the balance. For the artists he was helping establish, especially Lil’ Kim, it became public question what

Elicit 1997 … with Will Smith’s ‘Big Willie Style’

June 9, 2015

1997·Music·Then

It’s hard to imagine that there was a time in music when Will Smith was one of the hottest rappers on the scene. Well, it actually happened; many years ago… in 1997. Though, even then, his credibility as a rapper was debatable. Undeniable was the impact of classic songs such as 1991’s

Through fantasy, Mariah incited “Touch My Body” fever… and her 18th #1!

June 1, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

In 2008, leading her first album in 3 years, E=MC², Mariah Carey released the slinky “Touch My Body.” The song Entertainment Weekly called “deliciously sexy” would be another record breaker for Carey. It became her 18th #1 on the Hot 100, the most for any solo artist. “Touch My Body”

Mariah Carey’s “Thank God I Found You” Is A Time Capsule of 1999

May 26, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

The year was 1999, and Mariah Carey released her first studio album on Sony post-divorce. Her last album, her magnum opus Butterfly found Mariah at a creative peak, liberated but heartbroken. The tone of Rainbow was a bit different. Its concept is simple: after every storm, a rainbow – a beautiful, new beginning –

Mariah Carey celebrates 25 years with “#1 to Infinity!”

April 13, 2015

Mariah Carey·Music·Now

A new chapter in Mariah Carey’s career is about to begin. The legendary songstress has signed a new record deal with Sony Music’s Epic Records, which reunites her with Antonio “L.A.” Reid, the man who helped craft her 2005 comeback The Emancipation of Mimi (yesterday was the iconic album’s 10th anniversary)

Single Review: “All Day” by Kanye West

March 5, 2015

Music·Now·Reviews

Following the release of 2013’s off-the-wall Yeezus, the adorably emotional “Only One,” that horrid song with Rihanna, and the subdued/strange “Wolves” with Sia and Vic Mensa, “All Day” is a welcomed change. Or, perhaps, rather, a welcomed bit of nostalgia. While still keeping it fresh, Kanye goes back to his roots on

Album Review: 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

December 18, 2014

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

Announced just a few short weeks ago, J. Cole’s third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive is now upon us. Cole earns his third #1 album on the Billboard 200 this week with it’s debut, selling 354,000 copies without any singles and minimal promotion. However, quite literally, 2014 Forest Hills Drive finds J.

Album Review: Broke With Expensive Taste by Azealia Banks

November 7, 2014

Music·Now·Reviews

After two years of delays and record label issues, Azealia Banks finally delivered the goods. Unexpectedly, almost a Beyoncé-like release, is how the emcee decided to grace her fans with the material they had been eagerly waiting for. Broke With Expensive Taste dropped on iTunes yesterday and has been buzzing

Songs About Divorce, Week 4

September 19, 2014

Featured·Music·Playlists

This is the fourth and final week of the Songs About Divorce playlist series. Hopefully, you have been able to learn something new about some of popular music’s biggest names and the experiences they have gone through. Of course, these celebrities have also been through emotional life events like divorces

Songs About Divorce, Week 3

September 11, 2014

Featured·Music·Playlists

“I Don’t Believe You” by P!nk marks her second appearance on the Songs About Divorce playlist. However, on this song, from 2008’s Funhouse, P!nk is now singing from the perspective of the (potential) divorcee, rather than the child. Written and released when she and her husband Carey Hart were separated,

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Twenty years ago, Mariah Carey had a “Fantasy” that changed pop music forever

Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ is Music’s Most Underrated Album

Playlist: THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)

No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House

Lil’ Kim’s The Notorious K.I.M.: 15 Years Later

Elicit 1997 … with Will Smith’s ‘Big Willie Style’

Through fantasy, Mariah incited “Touch My Body” fever… and her 18th #1!

Mariah Carey’s “Thank God I Found You” Is A Time Capsule of 1999

Mariah Carey celebrates 25 years with “#1 to Infinity!”

Single Review: “All Day” by Kanye West

Album Review: 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

Album Review: Broke With Expensive Taste by Azealia Banks

Songs About Divorce, Week 4

Songs About Divorce, Week 3

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